Description: 501st Clone TrooperPrefix: CTDetachment:Clone Trooper Detachment Context: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
The 501st Legion, later known as "Vader's Fist," was an elite unit of clone troopers commissioned by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine during the Clone Wars that later became a stormtrooper unit. The 501st fought in many battles, such as the Battle of Teth and the Battle of Coruscant, becoming one of the most well-known legions. It was the 501st that was led into the Jedi temple by Darth Vader and helped destroy the Jedi there. In 19 BBY, the 501st became Darth Vader's personal unit as he led them during Operation: Knightfall, in which the clones helped take down the Jedi, whom they believed to be traitors to the Republic.

The 501st approval requirements are listed in black.

In the page below, items listed in blue are recommended features that will improve the quality of the costume. Items listed in red are intended to further enhance the finished costume.

For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met.

IMPORTANT: The "Animated" armor design, seen in The Clone Wars CG Series, differs from the "Realistic" armor design used to create characters from the theatrical films and graphic novels.
See this thread at clonetroopers.net for the differences between the sculpts.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.

Any uncertainties or questionable aspects of the submitted costume should be brought to the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the legion forum.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.

DC-15S BlasterFor 501st approval:

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries the DC-15S is smaller in scale than the DC-15A blaster rifle. Although it has a shorter range than that of the "A" model, it is easier to handle with a higher rate of fire. It features a folding stock for braced firing.

Realistic Clone Style DC-15S Blaster.

Blaster may be scratch built out of plastic, wood, metal or cast in resin.

Blaster has realistic Episode II or Episode III details:

Wire frame sight.

Folding stock.

(12) radiator fins evenly spaced along the length of barrel.

Igniter detail knobs.

Charge magazine clip on right side.

Total length is approximately 26“ (66 cm).

Because of the scale, the Hasbro version is incorrect.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Charge magazine detail on clip is metal to gun metal grey in color.

Detail bolts and screws are metal to gun metal grey in color.

Igniter knobs have some copper coloring.

Blaster is weathered.

For level three certification (if applicable):

Functioning Blue LED is installed in barrel.

DC-15A Blaster RifleFor 501st approval:

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the DC-15A is a tibanna gas, cartridge powered weapon. Hyper-ionized blue plasma bolts are more than capable of penetrating armored units. Exceptionally effective against both droids and contemporary targets.

Realistic Clone Style DC-15A Blaster Rifle.

Blaster rifle is scratch built out of plastic, wood, metal or cast in resin.

Blaster has realistic Episode II or Episode III details:

Flip up sight in down position.

(10) radiator fins evenly spaced along the length of barrel.

Power setting adjuster detail lever.

Sniper Scope attached under rifle in storage position.

Charge magazine clip on left side.

Igniter detail knobs.

Total length is approximately 55 inches (139.7 cm).

Because of the scale, the Hasbro version is not allowed.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Charge magazine detail on clip is metal to gun metal grey in color.

Detail bolts and screws are metal to gun metal grey in color.

Igniter has some copper coloring.

Power setting adjuster detail lever is metal or gun metal grey.

Sniper scope is metal or gun metal grey.

Blaster is weathered.

For level three certification (if applicable):

Functioning Blue LED is installed in barrel.

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